Selena Name Popularity Analysis: Historical Trends & Regional Insights

The name Selena is most popular in New Mexico, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Selena has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Selena' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1133rd out of 1539 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1360th out of 1429 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 953rd out of 1441 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 481st out of 1550 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 355th out of 1589 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 236th out of 1586 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2023), it ranked 261st out of 1328 names. Discover how the name 'Selena' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Selena"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Selena"

"Selena" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1133rd of 1539 239
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1360th of 1429 64
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 953rd of 1441 1,644
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 481st of 1550 6,699
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 355th of 1589 11,558
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 236th of 1586 21,828
Generation Alpha (2013-2023) Girl 261st of 1328 13,263

Regional Popularity of "Selena" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - - -
Generation Alpha
(2013-2023)
- - - -

Regional Popularity of "Selena" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- - - -
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
78.75%
226th/287
88.78%
261st/294
52.13%
196th/376
43.04%
170th/395
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
94.74%
324th/342
- 74.16%
330th/445
56.03%
260th/464
Generation Alpha
(2013-2023)
- - - 53.05%
226th/426

State-by-State Popularity of "Selena"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Selena" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.